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Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2020 (message contributor)
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1. While Waiting On God, I Can...
Contributed on Mar 29, 2020
This is the 1st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#1] WHILE WAITING ON GOD, I CAN… Acts 1:1-26 Introduction: Have you ever been forced to sit and wait on something? (Everyone should be saying yes. We are all waiting to see what will happen with COVID-19; and how it will continue to affect us.) I hate waiting. Unfortunately, ...read more
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2. When God Moves
Contributed on Mar 29, 2020
This is the 2nd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#2] WHEN GOD MOVES… Acts 2:1-13 Introduction: Last Sunday, I did several things that I normally don’t do. Instead of Sunday School, we had a 1 hour Worship Service with a 20 minute sermon. Then, I did it again- Another short Worship Service. Karen and I attended both of the ...read more
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3. In The Last Days
Contributed on Apr 4, 2020
This is the 3rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#3] IN THE LAST DAYS Acts 2:14-21 Introduction: This is definitely a time that I never thought I would see in the USA. In just a matter of weeks… ^ School as we know it is over. ^ Our economy as we know it is over. ^ Our freedom as we know it is over. ^ Church as we know it is ...read more
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4. Don't Box In Easter
Contributed on Apr 11, 2020
This is the 4th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#4] DON’T BOX IN EASTER Acts 2:22-41 Introduction: Every year, congregations all over the world have extravagant church services with all of the lights and effects. This year is a bit different. Some congregations are trying to step up the level of their online service, while ...read more
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5. A Healthy Church
Contributed on Apr 18, 2020
This is the 5th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#5] A HEALTHY CHURCH… Acts 2:42-47 Introduction: What is the purpose of the local church? What does a healthy Church look like? Acts 2:42-47 A healthy Church is devoted… 1. To the teaching of the Word. Regardless of the situation or circumstances that you are in, you need ...read more
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6. What Can You Offer
Contributed on Apr 26, 2020
This is the 6th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#6] WHAT CAN YOU OFFER? Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: It seems that every week just gets longer and longer. For those who are deemed “essential workers”, we are exhausted. For those who are deemed “non-essential workers”, you are ready to get back to work. I am definitely ready to ...read more
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7. Change The Focal Point
Contributed on May 2, 2020
This is the 7th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#7] CHANGE THE FOCAL POINT Acts 3:11-26 Introduction: I have noticed during the “Stay at Home” orders; that people will follow whoever sounds or looks like they know something. How could a State that has a low number of cases, have to stay shutdown- While a neighboring State ...read more
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8. Not If, But When It Happens
Contributed on May 9, 2020
This is the 8th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#8] NOT IF, BUT WHEN IT HAPPENS Acts 4:1-22 Introduction: The Early Church started out strong. Things were exciting and thousands of people were following Jesus. There were mighty signs, wonders, healing, etc… going on all the time. The Church was experiencing phenomenal ...read more
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9. Shaking Up The Church
Contributed on May 17, 2020
This is the 9th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#9] SHAKING UP THE CHURCH Acts 4:23-37 Introduction: What the Church needs sometimes is a good shaking; and I believe that has happened. When we become too comfortable with the way we do things, we become complacent. Comfortable sounds good, but comfort usually turns into ...read more
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10. Death
Contributed on May 24, 2020
This is the 10th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#10] DEATH Acts 5:1-11 Introduction: There are some Bible Passages that are not real inviting to study; but are very necessary. Today’s passage is 1 of those. During this pandemic, the subject of death has come up many times. There are some politicians that say, “We must stay ...read more
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11. The Shadow That You Cast
Contributed on May 30, 2020
This is the 11th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#11] THE SHADOW THAT YOU CAST Acts 5:12-16 Introduction: The amount of drama that has come out of this week is more than I want to deal with. The World is still dealing with COVID-19 and the numerous decisions each Country and State makes. Then add to it the chaos and ...read more
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12. What Matters To God
Contributed on Jun 7, 2020
This is the 12th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This sermon is during the time of protesting and rioting in the United States due to the death of George Floyd.
Series: Action [#12] WHAT MATTERS TO GOD? Acts 5:17-42 Introduction: This situation with all of the looting, destruction, and violence needs to stop. This idea of only black lives matter is out of control. Any other race of people that would say that their race is the only race that matters ...read more
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13. By God's Design
Contributed on Jun 13, 2020
This is the 13th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#13] BY GOD’S DESIGN Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: A common phrase from many church goers is, “My Pastor never, ________ (you fill in the blank)”; or “Those Deacons at my Church just think they own the place”. We need to be reminded that the Church belongs to God and He is the ...read more
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14. Full
Contributed on Jun 20, 2020
This is the 14th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#14] FULL? Acts 6:8-15 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, what the Body of Christ needs and what the world needs is men of God who will live like Jesus and lead like Jesus. I want to ask each of you a question; but before I do, I want to say, “Don’t think dirty thoughts when I ...read more
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15. Does History Repeat Itself
Contributed on Jul 5, 2020
This is the 15th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is also an Independence Day sermon.
Series: Action [#15] DOES HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF? Acts 7:1-53 Introduction: Today, the sermon is going to be mainly Scripture reading. I had considered many ways of preaching this sermon without just reading 50 verses of Scripture all at once. This 53 verses of Scripture is Stephen’s sermon and ...read more
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16. When Jesus Stands
Contributed on Jul 11, 2020
This is the 16th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#16] WHEN JESUS STANDS Acts 7:54-60 Introduction: Last week we listened to Stephen’s sermon. Stephen went through the spiritual history of Israel and condemned those who disobeyed God and those who destroyed those who proclaimed God’s Word. Once his sermon was completed, we see ...read more
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17. Being The Scattered Church
Contributed on Jul 19, 2020
This is the 17th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#17] BEING THE SCATTERED CHURCH Acts 8:1-8, 26-40 Introduction: I asked some of the children a couple of questions that I want to ask you. “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to Heaven?” “No”, the children ...read more
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18. Counterfeit Christians
Contributed on Jul 25, 2020
This is the 18th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#18] COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANS Acts 8:9-25 Introduction: In the previous verses we saw city wide revival. Miracles were performed, souls saved. Here’s a Scriptural principle: Wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan attempts to send counterfeit revival. For all God has, Satan has ...read more
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19. Real Change
Contributed on Aug 9, 2020
This is the 19th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#19] REAL CHANGE Acts 9:1-19 Introduction: This Summer, I had to be at work by 6am; so on the way, I would listen to Ray’s Radio Station. The program from 5am-6am is Wall Builders. Through the years, Ray has given me recordings from Wall Builders; but I haven’t been on their ...read more
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20. The Beginning Of A New Life
Contributed on Aug 9, 2020
This is the 20th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#20] THE BEGINNING OF A NEW LIFE Acts 9:19-30 Introduction: Some things are hard to believe. Last week we saw that… * Saul had a difficult time believing in Jesus. It had been his mission to utterly destroy those that believed in Jesus. * Saul changed his mind when ...read more
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21. That Will Never Happen
Contributed on Aug 23, 2020
This is the 21st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#21] THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN Acts 9:31-43 Introduction: During this COVID-19 pandemic, I have said and I have heard people say, “That will never happen”. Things like, “The Government will never shutdown Churches in the United States”. I want each of you to list 5 things that ...read more
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22. Whose Eyes Are You Looking Through
Contributed on Aug 23, 2020
This is the 22nd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#22] WHOSE EYES ARE YOU LOOKING THROUGH? Acts 10:1-23 Introduction: Having a blind person living with you lends itself to jokes and pranks. When Tharon doesn’t notice something, I will say things like, “Tharon, open your eyes”; or “What are you looking at”? When Tharon lost his ...read more
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23. Do You Discriminate
Contributed on Sep 13, 2020
This is the 23rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#23] DO YOU DISCRIMINATE? Acts 10:23-48 Introduction: We are living in a time of tension- Tension over race, over income, over where you live, over your religious beliefs, etc… Our title asks a question, “Do you discriminate?” The simple answer is yes. Now before you get mad at ...read more
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24. Grow And Go
Contributed on Sep 13, 2020
This is the 24th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#24] GROW AND GO Acts 11:1-18 Introduction: This has been a week of ups and downs. I have cried over great things and I have cried over bad things. At times, it has been a 2 steps forward and 3 steps back type of week. Through this, God has used Sunday School, Wednesday Night ...read more
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25. A Christian
Contributed on Sep 13, 2020
This is the 25th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#25] A CHRISTIAN? Acts 11:19-30 Introduction: The Church had stayed in and near Jerusalem until Stephen was killed and persecution broke out. Although these Christians were living in new towns and meeting new people, they continued to be effective in leading people to Jesus ...read more
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26. Opening Doors
Contributed on Oct 5, 2020
This is the 26th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#26] OPENING DOORS Acts 12:1-25 Introduction: How do you know when to go through doors of opportunity? How do you know if the door is even open? In the Book of Revelation, a message was given to the Church in Philadelphia. Revelation 3:7-8 Our text today, shows us how to ...read more
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27. Sent
Contributed on Oct 6, 2020
This is the 27th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#27] SENT Acts 13:1-12 Introduction: One of the main themes of the Book of Acts is the work of the Holy Spirit. The Early Church did not grow because of their hard work. They grew because of the work of the Holy Spirit. I want you to notice today, that as a Child of God, you ...read more
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28. The Point Of It All
Contributed on Oct 6, 2020
This is the 28th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#28] THE POINT OF IT ALL Acts 13:13-41 Introduction: I come here this morning asking you a question- “What’s the point”? It seems like our Nation is going down the tubes and we can’t do anything about it. Hollywood can have shows with live audiences; but California Churches ...read more
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29. What Is Your Response
Contributed on Oct 17, 2020
This is the 29th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#29] WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSE? Acts 13:42-52 Introduction: Last week, we studied Paul’s 1st recorded sermon. In our passage today, we are going to notice several different reactions to Paul’s sermon. These reactions still hold true today, when people hear God’s Word. Acts ...read more
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30. The Rollercoaster Ride Of Ministry
Contributed on Oct 25, 2020
This is the 30th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Action [#30] THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF MINISTRY Acts 14:1-28 Introduction: What a week. It looked like the Governor was going to shut down Churches again; but she never used the words Houses of Worship- So as far as I am concerned, we are good to go. The ups and downs that we have had ...read more